Type 1 diabetes that is secondary to an autoimmune disorder occurs when:
A) the body builds up antibodies that destroy the islets of Langerhans.
B) insufficient white blood cells predispose the pancreas to infection.
C) glucagon and insulin are destroyed by phagocytic white blood cells.
D) the patient experiences an allergic reaction to his or her own glucose.
Answer: A) the body builds up antibodies that destroy the islets of Langerhans.
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